Federal Grant Award Summary

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe received a $205,548 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration under the Native American Employment and Training Program (CFDA 17.265) awarded July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2028. The grant supports employment and training activities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals residing in Montana, with a focus on developing academic, occupational, and literacy skills while enhancing workforce competitiveness and promoting economic and social development within the Northern Cheyenne community.

The Northern Cheyenne Tribe will deliver three primary service categories to eligible unemployed, underemployed, and low-income participants: (1) career services to prepare individuals for unsubsidized employment leading to self-sufficiency; (2) occupational training services as defined under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and (3) follow-up services including counseling and supportive services for up to 12 months post-exit to assist with employment retention. The grant emphasizes equipping participants with entrepreneurial skills for successful self-employment and opportunities in nontraditional employment sectors. The grantee must track performance against six mandated outcomes: second and fourth quarter employment rates after exit, median earnings, credential attainment, skill gains, and services to employers.